Australian Wheat. Important Sales. Allies Buy 150,000 Tons
A large sale of wheat to Allied countries has been made by the Australian Wheat Board. A special,meeting was held on Thursday, and it was…
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Bulk Handling of Wheat. Bill Referred to Public Works Committee
In the Legislative Council tho debate was resumed last week on the Grain Elevators Bill. The measure was opposed by Sir Allen Taylor, Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →What Crops Take From the Soil
An average crop of oats, groin, and straw together, takes from the soil 53lb. of nitrogen, 221b. phosphoric acid, 501b. of potash, and 131b. of lime. According to…
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Much interest is being taken in the sitting of the Royal Commission on Rural Industries, which has been sitting at Young. Lengthy evidence was taken on…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →The Sultana Crop at Leeton
Sultana growers on the Murrumbidgee irrigation areas are very well pleased with the season's prospects. Ideal drying weather has been experienced, and there are…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Agricultural Notes. the One-crop System. Why It Is Unsafe
A one-crop system of farming is unsafe for seven reasons:— 1. Because it not only depends upon a satisfactory crop return, but also upon a…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Tasmanian Farms for British Soldiers
Sir Rider Haggard was entertained by the Tasmanian branch of the Royal Colonial Institute. Sir Elliott Lewis, who presided, said he could assure their guest…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Farm Hands Strike
The whole of the farm hands employed on the Government wheat area at Woodlands have struck work for increased rates. Between 50 and 60 men are…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Farmers and Fair Play
Reference was made at the annual meeting of the Tamworth District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association to the recently-formed Farmers' Union of…
Continued on Trove, page 32 →Rain Needed for Ploughing Falkirk Farm, The Rock
Dear Uncle Jeff,—We had a few show-ers of rain on April 3, but not enough for ploughing. We have not made a start yet, as the ground is too hard. I…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Indiffernt Farmers
The monthly meeting of executive of the local brunch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association which should have been held last Saturday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Live Stock. Feeding Farm Animals. The Science of It
That the feeding of farm animals is not a matter of rule of thumb, but really depends upon certain scientific principles, was indicated in an article…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The One Crop System. Why It Is Unsafe
A one crop system of farming is unsafe for seven reasons:-- (1) Because it not only depends upon a satisfactory crop return, but also…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Wheat Scheme
Members of the Australian Wheat Board will asemble in Sydney on Tuesday next, to discuss various questions in connectiion with the wheat "pool"…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Deniliquin (and District) History Extrats from the " Pastoral Times
January 14, 1871.— The stipendiary magistrate at Deniliquin Mr Gordon took his seat on Tuesday for the first time well [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Dairying. the Man and the Cow
A dairy of cows may have the high pedigree and the most perfect milk [?] t—yea, we will go frailer and given p[?] of food and water of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Farmers' Interests. Agricultural Bureau Re. Formed
A meeting of those interested in are establishing a blanch of the Agricultural Bureau in Deniliquin — was held on Thursday afternoon at the School of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wool Sales. London
A good selection of crossbreds was offered to buyers at the London wool sales to-day. The tone of the market continues to improve, and prices to harden. Merinos…
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An interesting experiment is, according to a Canadian correspondent of the "Standard," to he undertaken by the Department of Agriculture at Buffalo Park…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Crossbred Wool
Minister for Customs Tudor has received two communications from Mr. J. F. Smith, textile expert, of Leeds, who is desirous of bringing under notice…
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